Overview

Harcum College offers a two-year Nursing Program with three tracks:  DAY Nursing, EVENING Nursing and STARS Nursing (Special Track Accel-Rated Students). 

Day Nursing

The day program is traditional two-year nursing track. Students begin the course of studies in September and complete four full semesters.
Note:  All general education co-requisite course requirements of the Nursing Program become prerequisites and must be completed prior to application. 

Curriculum Information

Completion of the courses listed below is required for an Associate of Science degree in Nursing from Harcum College.  Please refer to the current Harcum College catalog for course descriptions.
The following General Education courses must be completed PRIOR to beginning DAY Nursing.

* Must be taken at same institution.

BIO  103*	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4 cr.
BIO  104*	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4 cr.
BIO  205	Microbiology	4 cr.
ENG 101	English Composition I	3 cr.
ENG 102	English Composition II	3 cr.
HUM	Humanities Elective	3 cr.
MTH 113	College Mathematics	3 cr.
PSY  111	Introductory Psychology	3 cr.
PSY  156	Human Development	3 cr.
SOC  109	Principles of Sociology	3 cr.
		33 cr.

NUR 101	Introduction to Nursing Practice	8 cr.
NUR 102	Nursing Care of Adults I	8 cr.
NUR 201	Nursing Care of Families	9 cr.
NUR 202	Nursing Care of Adults II	9 cr.
IDS   203	Foundational Princ. of Holistic Practice	3 cr.
		37 cr.

Evening  Nursing

Evening Nursing is an 18-month part-time program beginning each year in May.

Curriculum Information

Completion of the courses listed below is required for an Associate of Science degree in Nursing from Harcum College.  Please refer to the current Harcum College catalog for course descriptions.
The following General Education courses must be completed PRIOR to beginning EVENING Nursing.
* Must be taken at same institution.

BIO  103*	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4 cr.
BIO  104*	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4 cr.
BIO  205	Microbiology	4 cr.
ENG 101	English Composition I	3 cr.
ENG 102	English Composition II	3 cr.
HUM	Humanities Elective	3 cr.
MTH 113	College Mathematics	3 cr.
PSY  111	Introductory Psychology	3 cr.
PSY  156	Human Development	3 cr.
SOC  109	Principles of Sociology	3 cr.
		33 cr.

NUR 101	Introduction to Nursing Practice	8 cr.
NUR 102	Nursing Care of Adults I	8 cr.
NUR 201	Nursing Care of Families	9 cr.
NUR 202	Nursing Care of Adults II	9 cr.
IDS   203	Foundational Princ. of Holistic Practice	3 cr.
		37 cr.

STARS Nursing (Special Track Accel-Rated Students)

STARS Nursing is an accelerated track for second degree learners who wish to make an alternative career choice to enter the profession of Nursing.  Candidates for STARS Nursing must hold a baccalaureate degree with a minimun Grade Point Average of 3.0.  Graduates of STARS Nursing complete the program of studies in one academic year.

Class:         Tuesday/Thursday evenings               5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Clinical:      Saturday/Sunday                               7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Note:  All general education co-requisite course requirements of the Nursing Program become prerequisites and must be completed prior to application.

Curriculum Information

Completion of the courses listed below is required for an Associate of Science degree in Nursing from Harcum College.  Please refer to the current Harcum College catalog for course descriptions.
The following General Education courses must be completed PRIOR to beginning STARS Nursing. 
* Must be taken at the same institution:

BIO  103*	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4 cr.
BIO  104*	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4 cr.
BIO  205	Microbiology	4 cr.
ENG 101	English Composition I	3 cr.
ENG 102	English Composition II	3 cr.
HUM	Humanities Elective	3 cr.
MTH 113	College Mathematics	3 cr.
PSY  111	Introductory Psychology	3 cr.
PSY  156	Human Development	3 cr.
SOC  109	Principles of Sociology	3 cr.
		33 cr.

NUR 101	Introduction to Nursing Practice	8 cr.
NUR 102	Nursing Care of Adults I	8 cr.
NUR 201	Nursing Care of Families	9 cr.
NUR 202	Nursing Care of Adults II	9 cr.
IDS   203	Foundational Princ. of Holistic Practice	3 cr.
		37 cr.

The Nursing Program requires 71 credits, consisting of 34 general education credits and 37 Nursing credits. The general education credits include courses from the humanities, physical/biological and social sciences. Upon successful completion of the Nursing Program of studies, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

The didactic component of the program is taught on the Harcum campus. Laboratory experiences take place in the Huntsman Nursing Laboratory. These exercises provide students with "hands-on" clinical applications in preparation for client care. Clinical experiences are part of each of the four Nursing courses. This ensures that students apply knowledge from the classroom and skills from the Nursing lab to caring for patients in a healthcare setting. The College maintains agreements with all of the major health systems, including Main Line Health, Crozer Keystone Health, Riddle Memorial Hospital, Tenet Healthsystem, Hahnemann University Hospital, and the Temple University Childrens Hospital. In addition, many healthcare sites other than hospitals are utilized to provide a variety of experiences, which prepare graduates of Harcum's Nursing Program to assume beginning staff nurse positions.

Nursing Program Application Process

Students applying to the Nursing Program must submit the following to the Admissions Office:

• Harcum College Application
• Official High School Transcript or GED Documentation - An official copy must be sent by the high school to Harcum College
• Official College Transcripts (if applicable) - An official copy must be sent to Harcum College by the accredited college(s) where credits were earned
• TOEFL Scores (for all international students)
• Essay - "Why I Chose Nursing as My Career" typed, 1.5 inch spacing, not longer than two pages 
• Two Letters of Recommendation on professional letterhead
• Resume
• Original child abuse history clearance (dated within year of application)
• Original criminal clearance check (dated within year of application)
• $50 Application Fee (make check or money order payable to Harcum College)
• TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skill) - Only applicants who meet the minimum admissions requirements will be contacted to take the exam

The Nursing Program Application Packet contains application and admissions information. To request a packet, please call the Admissions Office at : (610) 526-6050.
Acceptance into the Nursing Program is competitive. Completion of requirements does not guarantee admittance into the Nursing Program.

Confirmation/Deposit

Accepted applicants must submit a $100 deposit to confirm intent to enroll in the Nursing Program.
Applicants should complete the FAFSA (Free Application Financial Student Aid) if applying for Financial Aid assistance.

Enrollment

Upon acceptance into the Nursing Program, students are required to:

• Provide evidence of an optimal level of individual health to complete Core Performance Standards
• Meet all immunization requirements of the Nursing Program
• Provide proof of current certification in Basic Life Support/Course C (American Heart Association) or Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)
• Provide current, original copies of Criminal Clearance and Child Abuse checks
• Show Evidence of a nine-panel urine drug screen 

Information Sessions

Harcum periodically conducts information sessions for the DAY Nursing and STARS Nursing tracks.  Anyone interested in attending should register. Please contact Harcum College's Admissions office at 610-526-6050 or e-mail enroll@harcum.edu. 

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For Admissions Information:

Day Nursing
Rachel Bowen, Admissions Counselor
610-526-6157   

Evening Nursing
Danielle Cebulko, Admissions Counselor
610-526-6105

STARS Nursing
Dr. Nicola DiFronzo-Heitzer, Dean of Admissions
610-526-6153

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